SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2004
EZCORP, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 0-19424 74-2540145
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
1901 Capital Parkway
Austin, Texas 78746
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (512) 314-3400
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 14, 2004, EZCORP, Inc. (the "Company") received a subpoena from the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The subpoena relates to an on-going
investigation by the SEC of certain jewelry companies, including Friedman's,
Inc. ("Friedman's"). The subpoena requests production of all of the Company's
documents concerning Morgan Schiff & Co., Inc. ("Morgan Schiff") and any
compensation paid or any other benefits provided to any individual or entity
employed by or otherwise affiliated with Morgan Schiff, since January 1, 1994.
As previously disclosed in the Company's reports filed with the SEC, the
Company has a financial advisory agreement with Morgan Schiff. Morgan Schiff's
sole stockholder may be deemed to be the controlling stockholder of both the
Company and Friedman's.
The Company has today determined that the subjects of the SEC's
investigation include Friedman's and its affiliates. Because of Morgan Schiff's
sole stockholder's beneficial ownership in both Friedman's and the Company, the
Company may be considered an affiliate of Friedman's. The SEC has not advised
the Company that the Company is the subject of the investigation. The SEC's
letter to the Company accompanying the subpoena states that the investigation
should not be construed as an indication by the SEC that any violation of law
has occurred or as a reflection on any person, entity or security. The Company
is cooperating with the SEC in responding to the subpoena.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EZCORP, Inc.
Date: May 14, 2004 By: /s/ Joseph L. Rotunda
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Name: Joseph L. Rotunda
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
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